There have been no contracts signed for books on the Swiss canyoning disaster–yet. But “the trend has definitely taken over the limited imagination of publishing executives,” notes Starling Lawrence, the Norton editor who bought “The Perfect Storm.” Most of what’s coming out now leans heavily on the disaster part of the adventure-disaster equation. Currently no fewer than three publishers are hustling out books about the discovery this spring of climber George Mallory’s body on Everest....

Because other common diseases can mimic lung cancer, people who do experience early lung cancer symptoms may mistake them for another issue, such as an infection. It’s important to see a healthcare provider promptly for any persistent and unusual symptoms, such as shortness of breath or a nagging cough. This article will cover the diseases that mimic lung cancer, symptoms to watch out for, and how to get an accurate diagnosis....

Marvel fans, however, are not the only ones who have things to look forward to in the next year of Disney+. As well as the Pixar movie Soul skipping theaters to come straight to the streamer on December 25, viewers can expect spin-off series of Monsters, Inc, The Mighty Ducks and a series of Star Wars spin-offs, including ones focusing on Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewen MacGregor)....

Hours after the party’s LGBTQ+ caucus said it would skip the event in protest, the party chair issued a statement declaring their intent to reschedule and move the event, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The legislation has led to protests and walkouts among Disney employees who have voiced their frustration over the company’s slow response in condemning the bill. Stephen Gaskill, head of the party’s LGBTQ+ caucus, called the fact that the annual “Leadership Blue” event was still scheduled to take place during Pride Month in June “tone deaf,” and urged the party to “read the room” and either cancel or move the event, the Times reported....

The frustrating message that greeted users read “Unable to connect to Disney+. There seems to be an issue connecting to the Disney+ service. Please try again later if the issue persists.” As of 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Down Detector had received over 8,000 reports of video streaming issues on the digital viewing platform. “The consumer demand for Disney+ has exceeded our highest expectations. While we are pleased by this incredible response, we are aware of the current user issues and are working to swiftly resolve them....

The business buzzword of our era is “synergy.” Disney will have new ways to cross-market its movies, characters and theme parks. Westing-house-which last week announced plans to buy CBS if Ted Turner or someone else doesn’t make a higher bid-can milk its TV stations. But is synergy really nothing more than a fancy cover story for rich investors trying to dress up lucrative deals? Or is it the dawn of an era that seems as if it offers more choices but really doesn’t?...

The neuromuscular junction is where the electrical signal causes neurotransmitters to be released from vesicles at the end of the nerve (the terminal). The neurotransmitters cross a small gap between the nerve terminal (the synapse) and the surface of the muscle (the endplate). Waiting for the transmitters on the other side of the gap are special receptors that fit the transmitter like a lock to a key. When there’s a fit, a cascade of ions leads to muscular contraction....

Nail-biting video footage of the Thursday rescue shows the woman in her car, which appears as if it’s about to be swept under by a fast-moving monsoon flood from the Weekes Wash river near the city of Apache Junction. As police try to persuade her to escape from the vehicle, she tells them she won’t abandon her dog. One of the rescuers can be seen breaking one of the car’s windows before asking the woman if she is able to crawl....

While about half of people over the age of 60 have diverticula in their colon, only about 10% to 25% of those individuals go on to develop diverticulitis. The Large Intestine Diverticula generally occur in the colon, which is part of the large intestine. Most of the time, diverticula develop in the sigmoid colon, which is the last section of the large intestine that is connected to the rectum. The sigmoid colon is located on the left side of the abdomen, which is why diverticulitis is often associated with abdominal pain on that side....

The fire has burned at least 322,502 acres and is just 35 percent contained, according to the latest data released Thursday from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The blaze jumped from the eighth largest fire in state history to the sixth overnight. The August Complex fire from August 2020 is still California’s largest fire having burned more than 1 million acres. The Dixie Fire sparked on July 14 above the Cresta Dam in Feather River Canyon and has since spread over Butte County and Plumas County....

Judge Janet Kenton-Walker denied a motion to suppress DNA samples collected from Angelo Colon-Ortiz by state police in March 2017. Colon-Ortiz has been charged with murder in the death of Vanessa Marcotte, 27, who went missing in 2016 while out for a run in Princeton, approximately 40 miles west of Boston. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Colon-Ortiz’s lawyers argued that the DNA samples were acquired illegally because not only did police not have a warrant, but a consent form explaining Colon-Ortiz’s rights in Spanish was improperly translated....

This article discusses the different types of fiber and fiber supplements that can help lower your cholesterol levels—and which ones can’t. Types of Fiber Supplements There are two types of fiber that are incorporated into various fiber supplements: soluble and non-soluble fiber. Soluble fiber can be further divided into two types: nonviscous and viscous. Viscous soluble fiber becomes a thick gel when it comes in contact with liquids in the digestive tract....

In many ways the Zoe’s Ark mission was a sideshow. The more important Darfur developments last week took place in Libya, where peace talks foundered after the main rebel leaders failed to show up. “Now they are informal talks, and informal talks are just public relations,” says Yahya Bolad, a spokesman for one of those absent rebels, Abdel Wahid el-Nur. But the two incidents raise the same awkward question—whether the global Darfur advocacy movement really has been good for Darfur....

How Common Is Private Health Insurance? Before addressing the question about profits, it’s important to look at how common having private health insurance really is in the United States. In other words, how many people might be affected by this question. According to Kaiser Family Foundation data, a little more than a third of Americans had public health insurance in 2019 (mostly Medicare and Medicaid). Another 9% were uninsured, but the rest had private health insurance that they either purchased on their own in the individual market (6%) or coverage provided by an employer (50%)....

Burt’s side claims she cheated on him with an exfootball player, and Burt has challenged Loni to a truth-serum test. (She and the alleged lover deny it.) Lonni’s camp says Burt has taken up with a cocktail-lounge manager. (Reynolds reportedly admits to the affair.) Burt: National Enquirer, “Good Morning America” (P.M. Edition), the “Tonight Show.” Loni: Good Housekeeping, TV Guide. Burt has offered a $10 million settlement; Loni is said to want $15 million or $75,000 a month in support....

Ahead of the elections some candidates have clashed with their rivals in often heated televised debates. On October 25 John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Democratic and Republican Senate candidates for Pennsylvania respectively, met for a highly-anticipated debate in Harrisburg. Newsweek has analyzed polling, and spoken to political experts, in a bid to determine how much of an impact debates are likely to have on election outcomes. What the Polling Shows To keep the sample size manageable, Newsweek has focused on Senate debates for seven of the most fiercely contested states....

More than any time in recent years, Americans were unified not just in appreciation for our founding political convictions and the opportunities, prosperity and happiness they engender, but for patriotism that asks more of us than symbolic gestures of allegiance. We remembered that we are part of a cause greater than our individual self-interest, to which we, too, should proudly offer our services. And many Americans looked to their political leaders to welcome and help facilitate their desire for greater civic engagement....

Some Americans live in an “exercise desert,” where they have no access to an affordable gym, safe and well-lit green spaces, bike lanes, or well-maintained sidewalks. NiCole Keith, PhD, FACSM, a kinesiology professor at Indiana University, and her colleague coined the term “exercise desert” 15 years ago to describe places where people’s fitness opportunities are limited by their built environment. “The opportunities for people to be physically active where they live or work or play or pray or learn is limited based on the socioeconomic status of the community,” Keith told Verywell....

The Cowboys of McNeese State University will travel to Stephenville, Texas, to face the Tarleton State University Texans. It’s the first game of the extended 2020 season for colleges and universities that opted to move their fall schedule into the spring. The McNeese-Tarleton game Saturday will be the first spring game for the NCAA’s Football Championship Series. The remainder of teams will kick off the following, including preseason No. 1 North Dakota State hosting Youngstown State on Feb....

Those not fully vaccinated who must travel should get tested for COVID-19 three to five days after their travels, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises. Those flying into the U.S. are required to have a negative COVID-19 viral test no more than three days before traveling, or show proof of recovery from the virus in the past three months before boarding their U.S.-bound flight, according to the health body....